The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-08-26

good taste had made so much Of nature S
charms, and the seanty supply of pin
money. 50 grudgingly doled out 10 them.
No; that Mr. Harrison's means necessi-
lated close management; on the contrary,
q steadily increasing bank account made
such economy totally unnecessary, but
unfortunately, rs riches increased. hber-
atty shriveled and grew less, until Mrs
Harrison actually dreaded to ask him for
money 10 carry on tire household. even
upon the most economical basis.
You see, papa, I've given up cosmet-
pcs, and have 10 rely on nature and a
green veil for a complexion, said Nell,
drawing her veil closely over her face, as
-hc dropped Polly's arm, and took her
fathers in a delightfully."- filial clasp.
All, Harrison out for pleasant trip,
eh7 said fashionable acquaintance, as
they turned into Madison street, looking
quizziealiy At the curious figures with a
puzzled air
'fes, sir; yes, replied Mr.. Harrison,
stiffiy, getting very red; he would have
given > months profits if the girls had
been dressed in the usual "fripperies."
As might have been expected, the
/ party was the observed Of all observers,
Is they passed along. and one little street
/ gamin called out enthusiastically TO an
other. Eli there, JIMMY see them yer
Kate Greenywaysfn and Mr.. Harrison felt
as If be was the proprietor of a circus, and
would gladly have left them to go alone,
i he could have done so, without
acknowledging himself ANONYMOUSLY
r-isczten.
IN % ~ It rs worse still; sly giggles
and whispers greeted them on every
hand, though, Of course, their acquaint-
ances understood that there WAS some
+ Joke about the matter; but the girls were
Seemingly entirely unconscious Of the
sensation they were creating. and chatted
and laughed under their monstrous head
gear with al their accustomed vivacity,
keeping close TO their father the while
% check any furtiye attempt on his part
% escape 70 the smoking car
IN the grove, however, it was not so
easy 10 keep him in surveillance. and after
dinner he took an umbrella and moodily
s1aiked OF 70 the shade Of a giant oak,
and stretched himself upon the grass for
a siesta lie had been there but a short
time when a couple Of gentlemen strolled
along that way, and, seating themselves
On the oiner slde Of the tree, entered into
conversation.
BY the way, Clifford, who are those
gaEks over yonder, in the stupendous
nilliBeryf7
Mr.. Harrison turned cold with horror;
the speaker WIS the returned European,
10 whose honor Mrs. Linc0ln's party was
given, and whom be had thought Of in
connection with Nell, who was still heart
phoie q. -Gawks' indeedla
'-Ihosef7 replied the gentleman ad-
dressed a. Clifford. why they are the
Daughters Of Mr.. Harrison, the rich mer-
chaut
Not Chauncy Harrison's daughters r.
replied the first in a voice Of amazement. /.
The same, replied the other, and,
as fhey are usually models Of good taste
and neatness. / presume there is some
Joke a. the bottom Of their absurd ap-
learanee TO-DAY / shrewdly suspect Z
their father has been giving them a cur I
tain lecture on the follies Of fashion, and 4
they are giving him an ocular demorstra- /
ton II his own ideas.
But surely. be has no need 10 restrict I
them in any reasonable desires, said the /
fnt voice
.Oh, nor replied the other, .'but 4
thes do say be IS a stingy old bear in his /
own family and though the girls appear Z
neaily and tastefully dressed in public. /
my wife tells me that they are obliged I
% turn ard return and make over as
rigiily a. If they were at the very foot 1
81 the isdder, instead Of al the top
lis . shame.n broke out the younger
mar with warmth, "a man don't deserve
o family who viii treat them in that
NAY
That's true, replied the elder gen
fiamsn, aad his tone had a shade Of sad
noss In II. Il would give all I'm worth.
II : had those merry girls TO make sun
shine 10 ny quiet home, and he sighed,
a. be- thought Of a far away cemetery,
where the bopes Of lifetime lay buried.
Just here the conversation was inter
rlpicd By Kitty. who came tripping
alang toward the umbrella on the other
side u the tree; usually her movements
ueTe most graceful. but to-day Ike short. z
fappy drsss persisted in catching on the
tops q her Big shoes, in a most awkward
manner
why. papa, are you tired Of US, that
sou ct away by yourselfiH she asked,
sEesiiy. a. she curlcd down by his side:
flezu shile the gentlemen had risen, and.
booking A. each other with horrifed
faces had i.esten precipitate retreat.
No. Kitty; no, he replied, in an
ususuailF gentle tone, aud placing a
dressing hand on the trim waist. but I
am thinking. 90 nun away dear. please. p
and kiiis wisely obeyed.
r., BE- ras thinking, and his train Of
ftous-lif was on new line, a. he pom
ilerca nTer aud over the words be had
herd and. somehow. rs h. weighed his
iuer1T da8eifers, with their pretty, win
rans sags. and their gentle mother in
ihe balance uifh his long bank account.
fhe moneg side grew wonderfully light,
and b. thouzlif with a shudder Of what
the Eor.d would BE- 70 him with even one
~ ihe loved ones taken from him.
'-fingy odd bear, that just describes
r. b. said 10 himself. a. he looked back
oref she many contests, in which the
lrTT least which coald be made 70 supply
lhe family wants had been grudgingiv
eiren. only too frequently, with bitter ,
Eords which made the giving worse than
e charity. Il
Hasn't tbs been ; most delightful I
laF, papa said Polly. who escorted her
Esther home fron the train.
-fes- asseuied Mr.. Harrison, soberly.
md a most fs-sffahie one alec, and be !
'lfuui hiE E9sds, mosi sincerely.
3 don't think 50. said kitty. as they 4
uTrf entering the gate, for have a hor- +
I'd green grass sfain right on the hem Of 3
u1 dIesa and snail have 70 put in new {
breadth before ] can wear il 70 the party. ]
end Sir iiarris1a bit his lip at the allu- !
riau 20 tbeir compact but sad nothing. {
Poor Tupa- b. was 50 ashamed Of Us. 90 I
sall hiffF. a. the girls retired 10 their
BID. ''acfuallE. Nell. ! never was 50 sorry
for rnT one ID ny life
''Glris, aid Mr. Harrison. the next 4
lar1iag 6. breakfast. didn't hear YOU
49, sasurtiing about q party TO which ]
500 had been invited r With an innocent {
ar RI inquifiug for information.
AZ Mr.. Lincoln Z. perhaps you mean,
reIiiei Neii. falling N with his conceit
ani HIliing 10 igaare the past
Lou nav need little pin money for
d. o 11asion, - Eecontiuued, taking . roll
r. n.s from he pocket-book. and care